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Delicious bowl of hot buttered Cheerios topped with melted butter and cinnamon

Hot Buttered Cheerios

A delightful snack that transforms ordinary Cheerios into a sweet, buttery treat, perfect for munching any time of the day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the snack
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, sliced Can be substituted with dairy-free butter or coconut oil.
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Cheerios cereal

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and table salt.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the sliced butter and add the pure vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the melted butter mixture over the Cheerios, stirring to coat.
  4. Mix in the sugar and cinnamon mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. Spread the coated Cheerios on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Baking
  1. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crunchy.
  2. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay crunchy for about a week. Re-bake briefly if they lose their crunch.